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HARVEY RECOVERY RESOURCES I have never been more proud to represent Galveston County than during these past several weeks. The great flood may have caused us to bend, but coming together with fortitude and friendship, we showed the world that we will not break. Throughout this disaster and the recovery…

85th Legislative Session Budget Breakdown The 85th Regular Legislative Session ended on Memorial Day. While we await the governor’s action on bills sent to his desk, I would like to share with you some highlights from Senate Bill 1 - the Texas State Budget. The 2018/2019 State Budget keeps spending flat…

Critical Legislation Making Progress in the Texas Legislature As we work through the final two weeks of the 85th Legislative Session, several of my priority bills, and priorities of the House of Representatives, are making their way toward the Governor's desk. Much work remains to be finished, including new property taxpayer…

Session Status: There are just under 50 days left in the 85th Legislative Session, and the House is hard at work. Last week, we passed a conservative budget and began sending legislation to the Senate. Our committees continue to hear a variety of bills covering every subject of state governance,…

Representative Greg Bonnen, MD Appointed to House Committees on Appropriations and Energy Resources AUSTIN -- State Representative Greg Bonnen, MD (R-Friendswood) has been appointed to the House Committee on Appropriations and the House Committee on Energy Resources. The Committee on Appropriations drafts the state's biennial budget, setting state spending levels…

State Representative Greg Bonnen Appointed to the House Select Committee on Mental Health Austin, TX- Texas House Speaker Joe Straus has appointed State Representative Greg Bonnen to the House Select Committee on Mental Health. The committee will review the behavioral health system, including substance abuse treatment, and recommend ways to…

Sine Die Newsletter: "Sent-to-the-Governor" Edition This week, the House and Senate adjourned for the last time. "Sine Die" is a Latin term meaning "without a day," and marks the final adjournment of the Legislature. As of this day, all bills are either on the Governor's desk, or they are…

Major Initiatives: On Friday, the House of Representatives passed Open Carry legislation for the first time in state history. The Senate’s version of the bill was passed just a week earlier, and both chambers will soon meet to send the final version to the Governor. The House has also finalized…

Yesterday, the Texas House of Representatives adopted the state budget bill for the upcoming biennium. During a nearly 18 hour-long marathon session that began at noon on Tuesday and ended after 5:00 am yesterday morning, the House debated over 350 amendments and finalized what is now the House version of…